Courses 2011 - 2012

LAW B 596 International Protection Of Human Rights

Credits: 2-6, Variable

Course examines international treaty and customary law protecting fundamental human rights against abuse by governments. Major international systems studied will be the U.N., the Council of Europe, and the O.A.S. Readings include international and American judicial opinions, treaties, and studies by human rights groups and scholars. Prerequisite: A574 International Law or A508 Comparative and International Law Survey, except by permission of instructor.